Candlelight Dining Experience at Essque Zalu Hotel

Experience an enchanting night at Essque Zalu Hotel, located in the north coast of Zanzibar. Dine by candlelight at an open-air site of the Jetty, feasting on a gourmet multi-course meal while enjoying live entertainment such as Swahili cultural performance or live guitar music. Sip South African wines and beer, and finish off with tantalizing desserts before your included transfer to your central hotel in Zanzibar.

Enjoy a multi-course gourmet meal accompanied by South African wines and beer.

Bask in the romance of a stunning candlelit open-air jetty setting.

Listen to the music of a solo acoustic guitarist during the dinner.

Become enchanted by storytelling from Swahili cultural performance.

Includes pickup and drop-off from your Zanzibar central hotels.

What can you expect?

Your Candlelight dinner experience starts with hotel pickup from your Zanzibar central Hotel. Transfer in a comfortable air conditioned Minivan to the specially designed open-air dining site situated in Essque Zalu Hotel Zanzibar.

When you arrive, follow a short pathway lit by flaming torches to arrive at a secluded clearing. The gracious staff welcomes you with hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine. Sip your wine as you take in the nighttime dining area, which is illuminated with bud light chandeliers and flickering candles. For the meal, take a seat at a private table and enjoy a memorable evening.

The 03-course Zanzibar Candlelight Dining Experience takes place every day. The entertainment features traditional Swahili music, storytelling and song. This Candlelight Dining Experience takes place with a guitarist that entertains diners with solo acoustic guitar.